IT Manager

ROLE CAN BE FULLY REMOTE! BUT MUST BE WILLING TO COME INTO HQ OFFICE IN HERNDON, VA 2 TIMES PER MONTH!

Must be either a US Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this position.

Position Objective: GAP Solutions is seeking a results-driven IT Manager to lead a corporate IT team and be hands-on as needed across infrastructure, cloud services, and end-user technologies. This role is ideal for a technical leader with strong project management skills, deep experience in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, and a solid background in networking. The IT Manager will be responsible for day-to-day IT operations, project delivery, system reliability, and continuous improvement of IT services in support of business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

IT Operations & Leadership

• Manage an IT team, including task prioritization, performance feedback, and skills development.

• Oversee daily IT operations to ensure system availability, reliability, and security.

• Serve as the final escalation point for technical and operational issues.

• Manage vendor relationships and service agreements, performance monitoring, and issue resolution to ensure cost-effective and reliable IT services.

• Control IT budget and manage expenditure.

Project Management

• Lead and deliver IT projects from planning through execution, including cloud initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and system improvements.

• Prioritize projects according to business needs and deadlines.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, manage timelines, and control scope.

• Track project progress, risks, and dependencies; provide regular status updates.

Cloud & Collaboration Platforms

• Administer and optimize Microsoft Azure environments, including identity, compute, networking, and security components.

• Manage Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, Entra ID).

• Support cloud migrations, hybrid environments, and cost optimization initiatives.

Networking & Infrastructure

• Oversee network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.

• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity across on-prem and cloud environments.

• Partner with vendors and service providers for hardware, software, and managed services.

Security & Compliance

• Control risks to the organization by maintaining and implementing cybersecurity best practices.

• Implement and maintain NIST 800-171 and CMMC security compliance across cloud, network, and endpoint environments.

• Oversee vulnerability management, patching, and incident response activities.

• Lead audits, compliance requirements, and policy enforcement as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership or team management responsibilities

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365

• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft 365, etc.)

• Project Management certifications (PMP, CAPM, Agile/Scrum)

• Networking or security certifications (Cisco, CompTIA Network+, Security+)

• Experience supporting hybrid or cloud-first environments

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.